Knowing about christmas

KNOWING ABOUT CHRISTMAS

 

For unto you is born this day . . . a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:11 KJV).

 

Millions of people know about Christmas, but do they know what Christmas is about? Many children think Christmas is about presents, toys and treats, about decorating the tree and seeing Santa, making lists and hanging stockings. It's about getting everything you want, and then finding out what you want isn't all that satisfying.

 

Most parents think they know what Christmas is about. It's spending money you don’t have, running all over town to find the most popular toy, worrying over what to get the "hard-to-buy-for" people, and dreading the bills that come later.

 

I noticed several display ads in a leading magazine: "What greater treasure of Christmas could you give than sheets and pillowcases?" said one. Another read, "Crowning gift of all, our lovebird scarf of Russian sable, just $9000." And this one, "Christmas everywhere! And in America it's — Cashmere."

 

Do we really know what Christmas is about, or do we just know about Christmas? When all the celebrating is over, one fact stands above it all — unto you is born a Savior. If you don't know Him, you do not know the real meaning of Christmas.

 

Life response: I will seek the Christ of Christmas above the celebration of Christmas.